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The official web site for ROB ZOMBIE's much-anticipated horror movie, "House of 1000 Corpses", has been re-launched, equipped with "plenty of pictures, character bios, downloads and more… There will be a message board up shortly so we can hear all of your excitement about the release of the movie." Check it out at

THE DREAMING, the new project featuring former STABBING WESTWARD frontman Chris Hall and ex-STAR 69 members Johnny Haro (drums) and Warren Huart (guitar), have collaborated with VAST's Jon Crosby on a song that is likely to surface ion the band's forthcoming debut album, due sometime in 2003. The group, who are currently unsigned, have reportedly ...

Sweden's HARDCORE SUPERSTAR are currently in the studio with producer Roberto Laghi working on the follow-up to last year's acclaimed "Thank You (For Letting Us Be Ourselves)" . The as-yet-untitled CD, which will be recorded and mixed over a ten-week period at a studio in Sweden, is scheduled for an Apr. 28, 2003 release. A ...

Finland's SUNRIDE are scheduled to enter Studio Watercastle in Jyväskylä in February with producer/engineer Arttu Sarvanne to record their new album, "Through The Red". A May 2003 release through People Like You Records is expected. Among the tracks set to appear on the CD are the following: 01. False Independence (re-recorded version) 02. Under Control ...

Veteran rock producer Kevin Shirley (IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER, SOIL, NEUROTICA) has posted the following message on his official web site: "I am looking for a singer — a young woman — to sing and be part of an incredible hard rock/metal band. The band is set, and is of such incredible musical ...

Norwegian metal band CYNICON have inked a deal with Spinefarm Records subsidiary Spikefarm. Playing a musical style described as "a combination of progressive black metal and some old heavy metal influences," the band are heading to the studio in the spring to record their new album. A late summer release is expected. ...

MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee has slammed fellow Swedes HAMMERFALL for "acting like rock stars" and "completely ripping off" bands like HELLOWEEN, IRON MAIDEN and KING DIAMOND in order to attain their current level of success. Speaking to Metal Rules, Dee stated, "Look at a band like HAMMERFALL and shit. They're going through the roof. When ...

San Francisco Bay Area's CROOKED (formerly NMSO4) have delayed the release of their recently-completed debut album "due to manufacturing problems." The CD, which was set to be released at the end of November, was produced by ex-FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares and engineered by PROFESSIONAL MURDER MUSIC frontman Roman Marisak. CROOKED are scheduled to support ...

Los Angeles-based ANKLA, featuring PUYA guitarist Ramon Ortiz, Brazilian vocalist Ikaro Stafford, and L.A local J.J. McNeal on bass, are on the lookout for a new drummer. Interested parties can contact the band at [email protected] ...